Armistice Day Plans Drafted for Sidney Event
American Legion in Sidney has nearly completed plans for a large Armistice Day celebration on November 11. Invites go to panhandle posts inviting veterans to attend post No. 17. A main boxing event between Kenny Austin and Ham Jenkins is set for the evening, with a semi final wrestling bout and three amateur boxing matches. A post-dance after the bouts is planned at the auditorium. Officials discuss moving the Sidney Gordon football game to Sidney. The morning program includes a patriotic ceremony and grave of the unknowns tribute.
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American Legion
Sidney
Panhandle
Légion Boys
Roy Chick
Colorado
Legion
Sidney-Gordon
Gordon
Black
G. F. Liebendorfer
Liebendorfer
Gordon Athletic Department
Snow Flurries Prompt Moisture Relief Across Panhandle
Snow flurries and cold air swept the panhandle Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing light moisture and drifting snow across Sidney and surrounding counties. The weather disrupted air mail and rail operations, with temperatures near 12 degrees and winds easing by night. The blast followed unseasonal patterns, prompting relief needs as charitable aid calls rose and a Minneapolis loan office announced a federal 25 percent loan-payback option for 1932 crops, guiding borrowers on potential extensions and lien requirements for 1933 crops.
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Panhandle
Montana
Wyoming
Nebraska
Colorado
Sidney
Political parties upheld in Sidney talks on Wednesday
In Sidney on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Republican and Democratic speakers defended their platforms. W. T. Flehardy of Omaha spoke for Democrats, urging an administration change and the party’s constructive cure for economic and agricultural issues. Elion Marshall defended the GOP, praising Hoover era leadership and warning against disrupting the administration.
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W.T. Flehardy
Omaha
District Court Room
Flehardy
Charles Hay
Missouri
America
Elion Marshall
Marshall
Hoover
Franklin Barger Seeks Vocal Fame In Colorado Final
Franklin Barger son of Dr. and Mrs. F A Barger of Sidney is one of ten Colorado Atwater Kent radio audition winners chosen at Denver after nearly 400 entrants. The tenor is praised for a rich natural voice and aims for the finals on Saturday night broadcast over KOA.
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Franklin Barger
F. A. Barger
Sidney
Colorado Atwater Kent
Denver
Barger
Colorado
C. J. Schnebly
KOA
Dallas
Texas
WFAA
County Board Drops Ballot Issue on County Agent
Remonstrators failed to file enough valid signatures to trigger a vote on abolishing the county agent's office. The county board ruled that the petition lacked the required one eighth majority, effectively dropping the issue. County Agent Willey remained silent while noting the drive targeted the farm bureau rather than himself. Farmers who circulated the petition argued tax funding for the office should be reduced amid broader budget cuts.
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Obard
Willey
Farm Bureau
Jamboree for Boy Scouts at Sidney High School
Boy Scouts from Chappell Kimball Gurley Broadwater Bushnell and Potter are invited to a district jamboree at Sidney high school auditorium October 26 at 7 30 p m. Sponsored by the Sidney Scout Council under Scout Executive C A Lody of the Scottsbluff area council. Events include inspection fire making signaling dressing race knot tying and drill contests with five points for first place.
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Chappell
Kimball
Gurley
Broadwater
Bushnell
Potter
Sidney High School
Boy Scout Council of
Sidney
Scout
C. A. Lody
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Broadwater Man Is A Victim Of Pickpocket
Arthur Clark of Broadwater was fleeced of $200, a new watch, and a hunting knife after accepting a job from a stranger posing as a contractor. The man took Clark by car from Valentine to Sidney, Ovid, and Cheyenne, then vanished during a meal in Cheyenne. Police offered no trace, and Clark eventually rode home.
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Arthur Clark
Broadwater
Valentine
Bridgeport
Clark
Sidney
Ovid
Cheyenne
Pheasants Scarce as Shooting Season Opens
Nimrods heading into the pheasant shooting season opening tomorrow morning will find fewer birds than last year, with most sportsmen noting a shortage though the cause remains unknown.
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Nimrods
Barlow Elected 1st Vice President Of Nebraska Firemen
Rob ert A. Barlow of Sidney was elected first vice president at the Nebraska firemen convention in Falls City. George Tobien of Valentine becomes president, with John Manners and Walter Rundin named second vice president and chaplain respectively. North Platte defeated Nebraska City 400 to 135 as Omaha received a 14 vote compliment. Delegates noted two southeastern cities should not host in consecutive years. Next year in North Platte, Barlow advances to the presidency as custom dictates progressive steps to the top. Sidney led a sizable delegation but did not push to move the gathering west.
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Nebraska
Falls City
Robert A. Barlow
Sidney
George Tobien
Valentine
John R. Manners
Wahoo
Walter C. Rundin
North Platte
Nebraska City
Omaha
Barlow
No More Wheat Seeding On South Table This Year
Sidney farmers say few neighbors will sow winter wheat late in the season due to dry ground and poor crop prospects. Snow adds slight moisture but not enough for plowing, while winter wheat planted earlier proceeds normally. Cheyenne county wheat acreage may drop over 50 percent from 1930, with abandonment likely heavier than last year unless prices rise. Some farmers could profit at 50 cents a bushel but debt loads keep wheat unprofitable. Local buyers expect higher prices for eggs and bread if costs above farm gate rise to the farmer.
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Department of Agriculture
Hoover
Congress
Northwest
Aind
Sidney
South Table
North Table
Cheyenne County
Four Young Citizens Winners Named in Cheyenne County
Four Cheyenne County high school students earned eligibility for the statewide finals in Omaha next month after a county contest. Marianne Dolan, Helen Harper, Thomas Englert, and Marion Blaha topped the local rankings in practical and personality tests with health inspections. Papers will now be reviewed at district headquarters before final Omaha selection.
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Cheyenne County
Omaha
Marrianne Dolan
St. Patrick’s Academy
Helen Harper
Sidney High School
Thomas Englert
Lodge Pole High School
Marion Blaha
St. Patrick's Academy
Frank Pierson Dies Pioneer Harness Maker in Sidney
Frank A. Pierson, 71, a long time Sidney resident, died of pneumonia at his north Sidney home after a week of declining health. A pioneer who arrived 48 years ago to work as a harness maker, he later served as janitor of the north side school for over 20 years. He is survived by three sons and three daughters born in Sidney.
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Frank A. Pierson
Cheyenne County
North
Sidney
Mr. Pierson
High Court Weighs Utilities Firm Objections to City Condemnation
Attorneys for Mitchell’s municipality and Western Public Service clash over delaying appraiser appointments for the city owned plant, with the city seeking prompt action to meet bond deadlines while the company urges constitutional questions be resolved first to save expenses. The dispute centers on whether to rule on constitutionality before proceedings proceed.
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Mitchell
Western Public Service Company
Supreme Court
Motherhead
Morrow
Wright
Omaha
Governor Bryan Schedule Delivers Sidney Speech Oct 26
Governor Charles W. Bryan will speak in Sidney at 1 30 p m on Wednesday October 26 with local Democrats organizing the meeting likely at the city auditorium He will also address audiences in Chappell at 4 p m and Ogallala at 8 p m as part of a campaign tour before the November 8 election His GOP opponent Dwight Griswold has spoken here and Bryan is expected to respond to several of Griswold's claims.
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Charles W. Bryan
Sidney
Democratic Committee
City Auditorium
Bryan
Chappell
Ogallala
Dwight Griswold
Highway 19 Open To Traffic In North Section
Between Alliance and Bridgeport, No 19 is reopened for winter travel. Oil gravel work halted by cold weather. contractors will level the completed section and allow motor traffic for the rest of winter. Spring completion planned. gravel oil mix seen as durable, may become regional standard road surfacing.
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Alliance
Bridgeport
Six Thousand Ballots For General Election In Cheyenne County
Six thousand ballots are being printed for the general election in Cheyenne county on November 8. The figure is derived from the number of votes cast at the last general election.
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Cheyenne County
Alliance Sidney Grid Clash Shapes Big Ten Title Race
Alliance brings a fast, deceptive running and passing attack led by Williamson and Waldron to face the Sidney Maroons in a crucial showdown that could crown western Nebraska’s top grid team. Coach Black says Sidney is improving and Alliance will test the Maroons' strength as both squads chase state honors.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Maroons
Western Nebraska
Scotts Bluff
Sidney-Scotts Bluff
Black
Maroors
Gering
Box Butte County
Williamson
Waldron
Brower
McCarthy
Hudson
Wayne Binfield
Box Butte
Scottsbluff
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